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Committee reviews Davenport recommendation: staff to draft proposal to raise reserves to 13% of AGR

The committee revisited the Davenport reserve-policy recommendations; staff noted current policy targets 10% of adjusted governmental revenues and Davenport recommended raising total reserves to 13% by adding a 2% risk mitigation reserve and 1% capital reserve. Members asked staff to draft proposed language for consideration by the full council.

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Staff recommends 75% reduction in building-permit fees to draw down $21M reserve; council asks for monitoring and return in six months

Community Development staff recommended a 75% cut to building-permit fees after the enterprise reserve ballooned above statutory guidance (about $21M); staff projected a multi-million-dollar revenue drawdown and proposed monthly monitoring with a six-month council review of the policy’s fiscal effects.

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Board reviews preliminary 2027 budget with $47M in proposed revenues and targeted fund-balance draws

County staff presented a preliminary 2027 budget showing nearly $47 million in projected revenues, a proposed 3% total pay increase for nonunion staff, and recommended draws and transfers to balance Health & Human Services ($722,000 need) and highway ($1M+ shortfall tied to Highway E project). Officials proposed specific transfers and use of LATCF funds to close gaps.

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City staff lays out $65.2M in amendment requests and warns: tax‑rate vote will decide scope

Assistant city manager and city manager told council the amendment packet totals roughly $65.2M over two years and reminded members that raising the tax rate requires 7 votes under state law — failure to obtain that would force substantial additional cuts.

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Cassidy says committee is trying to schedule Heidi Overton hearing but timing is tight

Sen. Cassidy said the HELP Committee is trying to schedule a hearing for FDA nominee Heidi Overton at the administration's request but declined to say whether he will support her nomination, citing timing and ongoing review.

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Board recommends Hartman Construction for main contract; notice of award held for MoDOT concurrence

After a sealed-bid process with three qualified bidders, staff recommended Hartman Construction as the apparent low qualified bidder for the main construction contract; the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen, and notice of award is pending MoDOT concurrence.

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Commissioners to call special meeting to seek state auditor engagement

After extended public comment and executive session, the board agreed to call a special Friday meeting to place items that would let the county formally request services from the state auditor, including a narrower immediate scope for a forensic review and a discussion of engagement cost and payment.

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Votes and actions at a glance: ratification, State Auditor engagement, resolution discussion

Board approved a ratification agreement with the Office of Juvenile Affairs and authorized a two-tiered engagement with the State Auditor; a DA-crafted resolution on reconciliation was presented but died for lack of a motion.

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Votes at a glance: House approves final calendar including AutoExpreso, AEE and religious‑services measures

On Sept. 17 the House approved its final voting calendar, including Proyecto 3‑15 (concurrence), 3‑19 (concurrence), 10‑31, 13‑52, 13‑74, 13‑80, 13‑85, 13‑96, joint action 2‑56 and reconsideration 2‑93; the clerk reported all measures obtained a majority and were approved; Representative Lourdes Ramos announced an abstention on project 13‑74.

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County staff present 2027 budget work; preliminary levy sits at about 5.79% after adjustments

County administration reported a series of adjustments that reduced the proposed 2027 levy to approximately 5.79% (after fund-balance use, revenue updates and partial cost-sharing decisions); the board directed staff to return next week to set the preliminary levy.

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Council asks state Attorney General to clarify which civil service system covers port employees

Resolution No. 26-278 directs Special Counsel Dannie Garrett to request a formal opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General on whether Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District employees should fall under the Parish Civil Service System or the State Civil Service Commission.

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Committee member says state bill returned to Assembly; sponsor to be contacted

A committee member reported that a state assembly bill referenced in the GOC presentation had passed both houses but was returned to the Assembly with changes and is effectively stalled this year; the member said they will contact the sponsor, identified as Assemblywoman Gallagher.